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The 2024 Copa America is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Peru take on Lionel Messi and Argentina in a Group A encounter at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday. Argentina are the better team on paper and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Argentina vs Peru Preview
Peru are at the bottom of Group A in the Copa America standings and are yet to hit their stride in the competition. The Peruvian side slumped to a damaging 1-0 defeat at the hands of Canada this week and will need to make a mark in this fixture.
Argentina, on the other hand, are at the top of their group and have been one of the best teams in the tournament. The Albiceleste edged Chile to an important 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Argentina vs Peru Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Argentina have an impressive historical record against Peru and have won 36 out of the 57 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Peru's seven victories.
- Argentina are unbeaten in their last 16 matches against Peru in all competitions, with their previous such defeat coming by a 2-1 scoreline in 1997. The Albiceleste have managed to win 12 of these games.
- Lionel Messi has scored three goals against Peru - his joint-lowest such tally against a team from South America.
- Argentina are unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions, with their previous such defeat coming by a 2-0 scoreline against Uruguay last year.
Argentina vs Peru Prediction
Argentina are one of the favorites to win the Copa America trophy this year and have played some of the best football in the tournament. Lionel Messi is yet to score his first goal in the competition and will look to make amends this weekend.
Peru are on the brink of elimination and will need to play out of their skins to keep the reigning champions at bay. Argentina are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Argentina 3-0 Peru
Argentina vs Peru Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Argentina to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Argentina to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Lionel Messi to score - Yes
